Above – Sparty keeping entertained while his dad makes dinner.
Ron had Bruce and me for dinner Wednesday night. While Ron cooked, Maya and Sparty kept themselves entertained with the pots and pans for quite a while.
Taking a time out to help cook …
Earlier that day, Sparty tries out the new car seat in Amma’s new car.
Later, Maya at gymnastics …
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Above – I’ll call this one “Palm Trees”
Bird Rock at the end of Froude Street (our street) at high tide. 
Sunday evening – No, Sparty is not blowing a kiss. He’s working on his best pout. Well done!
Monday morning restorative – Even Bear gets in on the action.
Pay no attention to the lines on the hand … Lady bug. I found this little fellow or “Lady” in the kitchen. Of course, I took him/her outside.
The early morning sun cast a great shadow on this newly opened hibiscus flower – two different angles, same flower.
The girls …
Today – Music with Sparty followed by gymnastics and an afternoon with Maya.
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Above – So very proud!
Rolling dough. 
Are they cool yet?
Decorating with precision!
And humor – sneaking sprinkles.
Such serious business … (flower and sprinkles were everywhere!)
Time to EAT!
Black tongue from the mix of sprinkles colors. There’s even some evidence left behind…
All cleaned up and standing around on a bar stool.
Yay cookies!!
Happy Halloween to all my blog followers – all one or two of you, and that includes me. Haha
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Above & below – Thursday morning view from the foot of Del Monte.
It wasn’t as gloomy as the day before. Check out how the water is going right up to the bluff. Can you find the seagull?
The following photos were taken over a couple days earlier in the week at different spots.
Bruce took this one. It’s my new favorite. Bear was looking for an escape route.
Today’s bonus video – the pony ride.
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Above – Atop the slide.
More from the park at Liberty Station … An abundance of fun for everyone! 
At the end of it all … Pooped!
Even Bear took advantage of the quiet time, in my spot …
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Above – Sliding Siblings.
The day started off with Pappa and Maya making scrambled eggs as Bear-Z watches on.
Yummmmm …
Then Sparty arrived.
And Hogan had breakfast.
Field trip and coconut water!
The park at Liberty Station.
Maya and Pappa take a little break.
On the bouncy thingie.
Later while watching the Chargers get pummeled by the Raiders, Akuch sent me these photos. How fun!
Alo and this frog are pretty tight. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen them together.
Hey, guys … Did you know there’s a spider in that tree? Um, yeah, it’s right above your heads, and watch out for that web!
A big hurdle – we found out yesterday Bill was approved for MTS transportation services! Next step is figuring out how to implement the service. No hurdle is too high for this team!
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Above – Waiting in line for the pony ride.
It’s such a beautiful view from the campus. 
More waiting in line for the ponies.
Amma & Pappa selfies while waiting for the ponies … 
At last!
I have a video, too.
Getting strapped up for the rock climbing wall. Maya observed closely how the other kids were climbing up – taking mental notes.
Let the monkey climb!
Technically, to climb you must weigh at least 40 lbs. I’m guessing Maya only weighs about 35, but I believe she more than proved she’s climb worthy and then some!
Kettle corn for everyone!
Pooped at the end of the day. I was exhausted too!
Bathtime and silliness!
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Above – it can only get better.
And it did. The little bugger cried almost the whole way to music class, but settled down and enjoyed class after all.
After class, enjoying some cold Apricot/Mango juice.
… and playing shy.
The little guy passed out on the way home about 2 blocks away from the house. I took him straight from the car seat to the crib, and according to Rachel he slept for about an hour and a half!
Later, Maya at gymnastics. She’s a bit of a ham …
Later still, back at the house – peanut butter on crackers as we did some arts and crafts.
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Above – the OBYoga Water Bottle found its way to Copenhagen! Yes, it’s true. My good friend, former boss, current estate plan attorney and Billi Trust advisor Ralph Hughes sent me this photo.
Or is it Bate’s Nut Farm? I just can’t seem to remember …
Ron & Jen took the kids yesterday …
Pony rides!
Stunt rider … 
The slide!
Also yesterday, Kando makes friends at OctoberFest – courtesy of Akuch.
When we were at the pumpkin patch in Martinez last month, Alo and I took the slide. Here are two videos Bruce took of the same ride. The first one we’re climbing the stairs (you can hear Alo giggling along the way) & the second we slide down for the first time. I was a little worried about my back coming down but it was really a gentle drop.
Me – I slept last night! Finally! I made it into the doctor again Friday and found my “peak flow” was down to 210. Peak flow is the velocity of air on a hard exhalation. 210 is in my dangerous zone (acute asthma) so I guess it’s a good thing I was at the doctor. The acute asthma combined with an upper respiratory infection makes it really difficult to breath and to clear out any congestion in the chest. The doctor said he’s seeing a lot of asthmatics due to what he believes El Nino. Anyway, he prescribed prednisone (a steroid) in a heavy dose, tapering down over ten days. After two days of taking the heavy dose of prednisone, I finally got a good night’s sleep. Finally beginning to feel better, and it’s about time!
Go Chargers!
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Last Saturday …
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